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Facts about Prehnite and Tourmaline


Tourmaline Vs Prehnite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa, green, brown, Australia, France, green, brown, Australia, France   
Brazil, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, Russia, USA, Afghanistan   

Color
Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White   
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
Colorless   
White   

For which Rashi?
Libra   
Libra   

Planet
Venus   
Venus, Mars   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Freya   
Venus   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on [001]   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
typically moderate to strong   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.611-1.673   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.021-0.033   
0.014-0.040   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Prehnite Vs Tourmaline Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Prehnite Vs Tourmaline specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Prehnite and Tourmaline Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Prehnite and Tourmaline, before you finalize to buy one.

Prehnite is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Prehnite, that occurs commonly in Green, Colorless, gray, Yellow, White color, possesses Receptive energy.Tourmaline, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars and Venus planet. Tourmaline, which is classic Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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